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The Fetishization of Architecture: the Object Above the Subject and Processes

Mariana Ordoñez y Jesica Amescua — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 04:00:00 +0000

The philosopher and sociologist Henri Lefebvre coined the notion of "production of space" in 1974, breaking with the vision of space as a container or scenario of objects and social relations, to move towards space understood as a process. From this vision based on the Marxist tradition, space is a product and a producer of social relations and processes.

Mobility, Managerial Competencies and the Future of Architectural Practice in The 2020's

Paula Cano — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

As the world slowly adjusts to the "new normal," so too does the architecture industry. Data related to market size and workloads shows that the profession continued to grow even after the pandemic struck. Other statistics show how architects are starting to be hit by the present crisis – such as the fall in full-time work and rising unemployment. While these statistics could take one down a road of despair (or enthusiasm), there is more to the numbers: Mobility, digital and managerial competencies are framing the profession in the 2020's. Not only as data for the sector to approach the market and retain talent but also as strategies in the face of crises and technologies to come.

Education, Flexibility and Opportunity. How Our Readers Are Handling the Post-Coronavirus Crisis

Susanna Moreira — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Nearly four months after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern on January 30, the number of coronavirus cases in the world continues to grow. Although some countries, where the virus transmission rate has declined, are reopening businesses and returning to normal, the impacts of the pandemic are continuing to influence people's daily lives, affecting not only the population's health but also their jobs, habits and the economy. Such changes may still endure and may have an impact on the future of architecture and construction, given the prospect of a crisis in the sector.

10 Years On, How the Recession Has Proven Architecture's Value (And Shown Us Architects' Folly)

Duo Dickinson — Wed, 17 May 2017 09:30:00 +0000

This article was originally published by Common Edge as "Building Madness: How the Boom and Bust Mentality Distorts Architecture."

Mega-Tall Skyscrapers Herald Economic Depression, Says Barclays

Connor Walker — Mon, 05 May 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The world economy has endured a series of crises over the past century, and architecture has recently been recognized as a harbinger of these crises. Two years ago, British finance group Barclays released an index of skyscraper construction projects that correlate with the occurrence of economic downturns since 1873. Many of the tallest buildings in the world have been built at times of severe economic struggle, the most recent being Dubai's Burj Khalifa, built during the Great Recession of 2007 through 2010. According to Barclays, "the world’s tallest buildings are simply the edifice of a broader skyscraper building boom, reflecting a widespread misallocation of capital and an impending economic correction."

The Indicator: Zombies

Guy Horton — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:00:33 +0000

Back from the grave, the first post from The Indicator series by Guy Horton, published in 2010 at AD.

Autodesk Assistance Program

Sebastian Jordana — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:00:41 +0000

Although it seems that the economy has left behind it’s worst days, the fact is we are still going through an economic crisis. Many architecture offices and companies have had to let good people go. If you were one of them, you might be wondering how to advance your career in this challenging global job market.

The crisis paralyzed the construction of the Calatrava skyscraper in Chicago

Sebastian Jordana — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:00:36 +0000

The “Spire”, the skyscraper designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, was going to be the tallest building in the United States. That title will have to wait, at least until the economic crisis affecting construction all over the world starts having better days.

Harmon Hotel in Las Vegas by Foster and Partners gets cut (and not due to the crisis)

David Basulto — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:00:52 +0000

And we just saw the news that the project got “cut”, but in a literal way. It wasn´t because of the economical crisis, but actually due to construction flaws: 15 floors of wrongly installed rebar. This forced the developer to cut down the height -removing the condos portion of the building- resulting on a 28 stories tall building, instead of 49 as planned.

Half of small architecture firms are short of work

Sebastian Jordana — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:00:35 +0000

We just saw this link on VariousArchitect´s Twitter, and thought it might interest you. Small architectural practices are bearing the brunt of the recession with 47% saying they do not have enough work, new research reveals.